Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has launched a strong online response to criticisms from Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti.
Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, had in recent livestream sessions openly criticised Wizkid and his fanbase, making several remarks that sparked widespread reactions across social media.
After days of silence and growing online backlash, Wizkid finally addressed the issue through his social media platforms.
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Taking to his Instagram story, the Grammy-winning artiste wrote in Pidgin English, “I big pass your papa!! Wetin you don do? I’m Big Wiz everyday.”
Wizkid also reacted on X (formerly Twitter), where he appeared to downplay the controversy while throwing further jabs at Seun Kuti. He wrote, “Ok everybody better pass Wizkid! Can we all sleep now? Fela fight for freedom, this one dey fight FC.”
The exchange quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from fans and industry observers. While some defended Wizkid’s response, others criticised the tone of his comments and urged both artistes to focus on their music and legacies.
As of the time of filing this report, Seun Kuti has not publicly responded to Wizkid’s remarks.